Government Section
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Tweedle D’s joins referendum effort
Downtown store Tweedle D’s is currently collecting signatures for a statewide referendum effort that aims to overturn some parts of Ohio’s recently passed marijuana and hemp law, which moved through the Legislature last year as Senate Bill 56.
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Yellow Springs Police get new cruiser, cameras
At the group’s most recent meeting, Tuesday, Feb. 17, Village Council members approved a resolution to authorize Village Manager Johnnie Burns to purchase a new police cruiser — a 2026 Police Interceptor Utility Hybrid — for $67,576.
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Farm fire on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road spurs large response
On Wednesday morning, Feb. 18, at around 8 a.m., firefighters and engines from five area departments rushed to a farm on Dayton-Yellow Springs Road, about a mile west of village limits, to douse a fire that erupted near a home that was being demolished.
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Village seeks state funds for sewers, sidewalks
With the help of state funds, Yellow Springs sidewalks and sewers could get some overdue maintenance in the future — that is, if the Village is willing to dip into its lean budget to help out.
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Miami Township— MTFR battles third fire of the year, fiscal officer resigns
According to an email from Fire Chief James Cannell, firefighters were dispatched to 4710 Snypp Road shortly after 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28. Cannell wrote that the Miami Township Fire-Rescue on-duty crew arrived at the scene “within six minutes.”
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Short Street reopened to traffic, for now
After nearly seven months as a pedestrian-only space, Short Street reopened to vehicular traffic on Monday, Feb. 9. Now, it’ll function as another regular downtown street — at least for now.
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Slight changes to Village Council procedures
Ahead of the second meeting of every month, Council will hold a one-hour work session to allow Council members and Village staff better plan for and understand topics related to forthcoming legislation.
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Future roundabout at 68 and Fairfield?
The Ohio Department of Transportation is seeking public input for safety improvements at the intersection of U.S. 68 and Fairfield Pike — about five miles north of Yellow Springs municipal limits.
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2025 In Review | Government
2025 In Review | Government — Village Council, Village Administration, Miami Township & Elections
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New Miami Township Trustees board settles in
The Miami Township Trustees began their first meeting of the new year Monday, Jan. 5, by swearing in Trustee Chair Marilan Moir for her second term and newly elected Trustee Lori Askeland for her first.
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